Love can definitely put you in a dream state. Get ready to dive into surreal experiences of people finding, ending, and creating romantic connections. Indulge your inner daydreamer and immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of heartwarming, poignant, and sometimes bittersweet shorts.

This will not end well… A poet forewarns their future partner of a tumultuous journey ahead, setting the stage for a bittersweet tale of love. Based on the poem "to my next lover" by Paula Harris.&nbsp;

to my next lover

A poet forewarns their next lover of what lies ahead.

Grinding away at his family's knock-off perfume business, Mohamed lives as a knock-off version of himself, hiding his true sexuality to meet societal expectations. However, when a charming customer enters his shop and sees him for who he truly is, Mohamed's self-acceptance is put to the test, igniting a powerful connection that challenges his performative facade.

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Mohamed hides his sexuality, but when a newcomer sees him for who he truly is, Mohamed's facade is put to the test.

An awkward high school boy, who has trouble staying in touch with reality, finally finds his confidence after getting noticed by his lifelong crush and agreeing to go to homecoming with her.

Dream Soda

An awkward high school boy finally finds his confidence after getting noticed by his lifelong crush.

On her way home after a great first date, Ashe notices her date in everything around her, and falls in love over and over, dreaming of seeing them again.

Kiss 'n' Ride

On her way home from a date, a woman falls in love with the winter night and dreams of the date ending differently.

Two anime nerds fall in love with each other through anime.

Cos-Played

Two anime nerds fall in love with each other through anime.

An anxious teenage girl finds true courage from what she thinks is a normal human relationship.

Metanoia

An anxious teenage girl finds courage from what she thinks is a normal relationship.

When a naive college freshman gets into a messy argument with her much older boyfriend in a laundromat, three nosy strangers share their own dirty laundry on love, forcing her to decide the future of her relationship.

In The Wash

Escalating brutality in Myanmar has led to armed resistance for many, including a woman seeking refuge in a jungle camp.

In the small town of Grundarfjörður, Logi, an autistic man with social anxiety, wants to get out of his comfort zone. He invites the café’s new waitress to a concert, but before the date, he’s not sure if it’s better to be himself or play what society wants him to be.

My little sanctuary (Autism isn't what you see)

An autistic man with social anxiety must decide whether to be himself on a date or conform to societal expectations.

DREAMING OF LOVE

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At Hobnobben, we encourage people to "See and be seen." By showcasing diverse stories and voices that have been typically excluded, we're able to curate a one-of-a-kind festival that invites participants to see themselves represented on screen — and be seen by others. This year’s festival showcases 144 films from 30 countries. 

It's more than a film festival. It's a celebration of the human experience through cinematic storytelling. We encourage people to "See and be seen." We showcase diverse stories & voices that have been typically excluded and curate a festival that invites participants to see themselves on screen.

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